Your Last Minute Stop for Halloween Ideas
October 28, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Halloween, Holidays, Homemaking Blogs and Websites
I’ve been pondering this whole Halloween thing for weeks now. I’ve done a tad bit of preparation, but nothing like I needed to. I know the kids will be off from school the rest of the week and that will give me some time to finalize everything. If you’ve procrastinated like me, you’ll appreciate these last minute Halloween ideas. If not, then bookmark it for next year.
Bridget at Bake at 350 gives step-by-step instructions for making these cute spiderweb cookies. You’ll also want to know how to make her perfectly black icing for the spiderweb cookies and other …read more
10 Ways to Decorate with Gourds & Pumpkins
September 27, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Halloween, Holidays, Home Decor, Projects and Crafts, Table Decorating, Thanksgiving
When decorating for fall, try using gourds and pumpkins. This will you allow you to have decorations that can last through the entire season.
Seasonal centerpiece – Turn a large pumpkin or squash into a bowl. Fill it with ornamental gourds and small pumpkins.
Autumn chandelier – Suspend burnished miniature pumpkins and gilded maple leaves from a chandelier with thread.
Curvaceous container – Turn a narrow-necked gourd into a vase by sawing off the gourd’s tip.
Floating Beauties – Fill an assortment of glasses with water and float mini pumpkin gourds inside.
Table centerpiece – Start with a fall wreath that has been decorated with leaves, …read more
